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Ian Singer wrote:

> If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
> places like Walmart.
>

Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?

Anyone know exactly what's in it?

Si
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> Ian Singer wrote:
>
>> If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
>> places like Walmart.
>>
>Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot wrote:


> Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?
>
> Anyone know exactly what's in it?
>

I am in Canada and its not available here either. Basically its Zylene
and Tylene and there are card cleaners available here with similar
contents. Its not a throat body cleaner though.

Ian


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Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot wrote:
>> If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
>> places like Walmart.
>
>Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?

There's nothing "magical" about organic solvents. They dissolve gum and
varnish, but not calcium carbonate deposits.
>
>Anyone know exactly what's in it?

Yes.

www.berrymanproducts.com

Toluene 40-50%
Methanol 20-30%
Acetone 20-30%
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 1-5%
2-Butoxyethanol 1-5%
Isopropanol 1-5%
Mixed Xylenes 1-5%

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"Scott Dudley" <scott.DeleteThis@sdudley.com> wrote

> The old stuff is what I'm looking for. Said to mix 1:3 with
> gasoline. New stuff is diluted with water (no good).
>

Bet it runs a little rough when you put that in the tank!

If you can't find Berryman's, you might look for original Gumout, I think it
is called Carb. & Choke cleaner. I believe it still comes in a spray or
liquid.

If you are wanting to do an off-bike, disassembled cleaning, visit your
local auto parts store. They might be able to provide something even
better. Look for instructions that includes: "Wear rubber gloves and eye
protection when using." or similar.
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"Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot" <eastREMOVEkent.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Ian Singer wrote:
>
>> If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
>> places like Walmart.
>>
> Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?
>
> Anyone know exactly what's in it?
>
Try "lacquer thinner" from the paint department of a hardware store (or the
paint & hardware department of your Wal-Mart equivalent). It's a witch's
brew of organic solvents (perusing the ingredients list on the can is an
education on what you don't want to inhale...).
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Ron Seiden wrote:
> "Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot" <eastREMOVEkent.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in
> message news:TtydnX-UdIx-86HanZ2dnUVZ8smgnZ2d@pipex.net...
>> Ian Singer wrote:
>>
>>> If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
>>> places like Walmart.
>>>
>> Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?
>>
>> Anyone know exactly what's in it?
>>
> Try "lacquer thinner" from the paint department of a hardware store
> (or the paint & hardware department of your Wal-Mart equivalent).
> It's a witch's brew of organic solvents (perusing the ingredients
> list on the can is an education on what you don't want to inhale...).

Heh! I'm fairly sure that at least one of the ingredients has been banned in
the UK, possibly just for sale to the public: methyl ethyl ketone.

Si
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Albrecht via MotorcycleKB.com wrote:
> Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot wrote:
>>> If in the US look at the contents of Berrymans B12 that available at
>>> places like Walmart.
>>
>> Is there a UK equivalent of this magic Berrymans B12 stuff?
>
> There's nothing "magical" about organic solvents.

You've spoiled my illusions now; I thought it was made by wizards.

Si
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Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot wrote:

>You've spoiled my illusions now; I thought it was made by wizards.

B12 *is* made by wizards. They are called "chemical engineers".

"One man's "magic" is another man's engineering." ---Robert A. Heinlein

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On Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:42:34 +0000, Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot wrote:

> Heh! I'm fairly sure that at least one of the ingredients has been banned in
> the UK, possibly just for sale to the public: methyl ethyl ketone.

Look for "plastic solvent" or similar at a hobby/model shop. In the U.S.,
that's usually pure MEK. Actually welds styrene.
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Albrecht via MotorcycleKB.com wrote:
> Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot wrote:
>
>> You've spoiled my illusions now; I thought it was made by wizards.
>
> B12 *is* made by wizards. They are called "chemical engineers".
>

So it *is* magic then.

<Happy>

Si
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